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Knives & Utensils
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Choosing Great Knives for Confident, Skillful Cooking
A trio of top-quality knives -- chef's, paring, and serrated -- lets you chop, peel, and slice like a pro
— by Amy Albert
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Cool Tool: Mini Chef's Knife by Sabatier
A 6-inch French blade makes certain everyday cutting tasks easier
— by Susie Middleton
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Cool Tool: Offset Spatulas
This devoted baker can't get enough of these versatile kitchen helpers
— by Abigail Johnson Dodge
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Picking the Proper Mixing Tool for Every Job
Whether it's stirring
polenta, creaming cookie dough, or making a vinaigrette, every cooking
task gets done easier, better, faster with the right tool
— by Amy Albert
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Pots & Pans
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Choosing Pots and Pans to Improve Your Cooking
A few well-chosen pieces -- starting with a good stockpot and a heavy saute pan -- can make a big difference
— by Amy Albert
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For Slow-Cooked Flavor in a Hurry, Turn Up the Pressure
Rich, full-bodied chili in 30 minutes? Artichokes in 10? You can do it with a pressure cooker.
— by Jan Newberry
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Pros Pick the Best Baking Sheets
Top chefs choose their favorite pans for making everything from delicate cookies to crisp pizza
— by Susie Middleton
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Picking a Roasting Pan
to Use All Year
Essential at
Thanksgiving, of course, but a heavy-duty "French roaster" can help you
turn out great meals throughout the year
— by Martha Holmberg
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Pie Pans vs. Tart Pans
The main difference is the shape and depth of the sides
— by Molly Stevens
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Appliances
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Better Cooking Through Convection
Hot air circulating through your oven cooks food more evenly, at lower
temperatures, and often with better and faster results
— by Susie Middleton
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Kitchen Design
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Tour a Smart, Great-Looking Kitchen in the Round
Continuous countertops with plenty of room to work drove the design of this beautiful, high-functioning kitchen
— by Amy Albert
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